Question

Write the algebraic expression for each word problem.

See if you can spot the trick problem that doesn’t need algebra!

Answer 1

Answers:

Question #6

(b - 7) + 10

Question #7

20 + (w × 50)

Question #8

`(c)/(5)`

Question #9

5 + (2 · t)

Question #10

(d · 4) + (p · 2)

Answer 2

6. b-7+10=Number of people on the bus

There are already b amount of people on the bus and 7 get off and 10 get on

7. 50cm x w + 20cm = total wood

because there are W amount of 50cm wood + 20cm extra

8. C/5=Amount

C pieces of chocolate split into 5 friends

9. 2xT + 5 = amount

2 packs and each pack has t amount of pens. 2 x t is the amount in the pack + 5 that you already have

10. Dx4 + Px2 = Answer

Deer have 4 legs and Pheasants have 2 legs so amount of deer x 4 plus the amount of pheasants x 2 = total amount of legs

I don't know which is the trick problem. Sorry

Hope this helps

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